November 26 2024
As one of the programs being presented at the 30th Film d’Auteur Festival in Belgrade, the Alternative Film/Video team will be screening the long-awaited documentary film about the achievements in experimental cinema accomplished in Slovenia during the era of Communist Yugoslavia (1945-1991).
This rich cinematic heritage, which has for decades been neglected on both the domestic and international scenes, serves as the centerpiece of this documentary exploration, highlighting the significance of Slovenia’s contributions to the experimental genre. During the decade spanning from 2013 to 2023, the Slovenian Film Archive was involved in the preservation and digitalization of the over 179 short films produced during this period, most of them outside of the purview of the state’s control.
Thanks to the efforts of the Slovenian Film Archive in the preservation of these experimental shorts, the significance of their innovation within the frame of the Slovenian film heritage is finally receiving its due recognition. Visitors to the screening will have the opportunity to hear the experience of the various pioneers whose works shaped this cinematic landscape. The screening will be followed by a special Q&A session with directors Matevž Jerman and Jurij Meden.
The screening of Alpe-Adria Underground is scheduled for November 28th 2024 at 7 p.m. at the building of the Yugoslav Film Archive located in Uzun Mirkova Street No. 1. Due to the limited number of seats available, we advise visitors to come earlier to the event. For more info, check here.